A versatile and economical method for collecting macroinvertebrates using Hester-Dendy multiplate samplers

We present an inexpensive, versatile, and robust mounting system for Hester-Dendy (HD) multiplate samplers that are useful in aquatic biological studies and freshwater biomonitoring programs. Detailed instructions are provided outlining the construction and deployment of a concrete block system feat...

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Published in:Environmental monitoring and assessment 2023-12, Vol.195 (12), p.1453-1453, Article 1453
Main Authors: Rasmussen, Andrew K., Orfinger, Alexander B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Biological Monitoring
Biomonitoring
Concrete blocks
Data loggers
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecology
Ecosystem
Ecotoxicology
Environment
Environmental Management
Environmental monitoring
Environmental Monitoring - methods
Freshwater
Inland water environment
Invertebrates
Macroinvertebrates
Monitoring/Environmental Analysis
Physiochemistry
River banks
Riverbanks
Rivers
Samplers
Vertical orientation
Zoobenthos
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Summary:We present an inexpensive, versatile, and robust mounting system for Hester-Dendy (HD) multiplate samplers that are useful in aquatic biological studies and freshwater biomonitoring programs. Detailed instructions are provided outlining the construction and deployment of a concrete block system featuring threaded anchors for screwing in HD columns in a vertical position. Additionally, eye bolts provide a central attachment point for cabling the block securely to the stream or river bank, and for attachment of a buoy or physiochemical data logger if desired. All the components of the block system are inexpensive, readily available, and assembled with no special skills required. The system offers superior ease-of-use and a more standardized sampling device compared to other methods.
ISSN:0167-6369
1573-2959
DOI:10.1007/s10661-023-12058-z